Summer 2026 Graduate Internship Consumer Affairs Examiner

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Graduate Intern Program (Program) in Supervision Regulation and Credit (SRC) is intended to introduce Graduate students to the Banking Supervision function and the broader Federal Reserve System. SRC is responsible for the supervision of bank holding companies state member banks and foreign banking organizations. This internship is a part of the Consumer Affairs department in SRC which focuses on supervised institutions compliance with consumer protection laws and regulations. The Consumer Affairs department also evaluates the supervised institutions ability to meet the credit needs of its community under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).

Internship Hourly Wage : $27.00

We are looking for students who are willing to work 40 hours / week for 12 weeks beginning June 1 2026. This position requires a regular on-site presence.

The SRC Program provides an opportunity to work in an intellectually stimulating and collaborative environment to engage in meaningful public service and to interact with supervision staff at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and across the Federal Reserve System. Interns will receive on-the-job mentoring and professional development as they engage in job duties.

The SRC Program provides summer interns with the opportunity to enhance essential business skills and develop an understanding of the Federal Reserves role in the supervision of financial institutions. You may review risk management practices operational controls financial condition and / or compliance with banking laws and addition to working within SRC interns working in the Program can participate in Bank-wide professional development activities and network with other intern cohorts.

Program Description :

• Assist in reviewing consumer complaints against supervised institutions including gathering facts researching regulatory requirements and analyzing the institutions adherence with consumer compliance laws regulations and regulatory policies with a particular focus on complaints alleging concerns with fair lending laws and regulations as well as unfair and deceptive acts and practices (UDAP).
• Assist with compliance and CRA supervisory work focusing on the assessment of compliance risk the adequacy of risk management systems and operational controls and the evaluation of an institutions CRA-related activities.
• Draft organize and verify workpapers and related documents with guidance from more experienced examiners.
• Perform financial analysis conduct financial industry research and explore emerging banking topics as needed.
• Participate in internal networking and mentorship opportunities with SRC and bank staff.
• Observe and participate in relevant meetings to gain an extensive overview of the department and critical examination issues.
• Responsibly handle highly sensitive and confidential information.

Required Qualifications :

Additional Preferred Qualifications (Not Required) :

This position requires access to confidential supervisory information (CSI) and / or Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) information. Access to CSI and FOMC information is limited to U.S. citizens lawful permanent residents individuals who meet the definition of protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) and certain other nonimmigrants. Candidates who are not U.S. citizens must sign a declaration of intent to expeditiously become a U.S. citizen when eligible.

Please note : We do NOT provide relocation assistance housing travel reimbursement or sponsorship.

The Minneapolis Fed is committed to fostering an environment where all employees are respected and valued. We provide equal employment opportunity to all persons and we work together to pursue an economy that works for all of us.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Temporary

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

No

Job Category

Internship Family Group

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Auditing,GAAP,Military Experience,Phlebotomy,Conflict Management,Vital Signs Experience,Computer Forensics,Research Experience,Securities Law,Operating Systems,PTSD Care,RMF

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1